CLIMATE CHANGE
STEAM PBL CURRICULUM FOR GRADES K – 12
From plastic in the oceans to one-use plastic bags, from rising seas to burning forests, from species decline to CO2 emissions—this module will engage students in some of the most pressing issues of our time.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
In this engaging and influential program, youth will:
- Learn about global climate and environmental problems, including the plastic trash crisis, pollution and its effects, the shortage of fresh water, and other health threats.
- Discover how these problems affect their communities.
- Explore how their personal choices affect the environment.
- Create a proposal to solve a problem related to climate change or the environment in their community.
- Present the proposal to experts.
- Present the final version of their proposal to their peers at a culminating event.
PROCESSING & ACTIVITIES
- Constructing a timeline of climate change-related events.
- Creating an original public service announcement video about climate change.
- Conducting online and field research.
- Developing and administering questionnaires.
- Creating charts and PowerPoint presentations.
- Gain skills in video production and editing.
- Develop leadership and problem-solving skills.
COURSE OUTLINE FOR EDUCATORS
Curriculum Fundamentals Training
- Introduction to Empowering Minds PBL Curricula
- Creating an Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Effective Facilitation
- An Introduction to Project-Based Learning
- PBLWorks Gold Standards
- Introduction & Facilitation Training
- Knowledge Assessment
- Resources
- Certification
Climate Change PBL Curriculum
- Introduction
- Facilitator's Guide
- Prezi Presentation
- Evaluation Rubric
- Student's Final Project Example
Our project based learning curricula contains a career pathway component, which helps youth explore career options in various industries.
REAL WORLD LEARNING EXPERIENCE
SYMPOSIUM
Your students will participate in the virtual annual Symposium where they will present their projects to professionals & business owners.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMPETITION
Your high school students will get the opportunity to participate in the Youth Entrepreneurship Annual Competition.
MENTORSHIP & COACHING
Your students will also get a chance to receive coaching and mentorship from professionals & business owners and also valuable feedback.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Youth will learn to use Canva which is a free-to-use online graphic design tool used create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more.
Youth will learn to use Prezi, a web-based tool for creating presentations which uses different media types to help make whatever is being shown as engaging as possible.
Youth will learn to use Microsoft PowerPoint, a program that empowers you to create clean slideshow presentations and intricate pitch decks.
Youth will learn to create and edit videos using various tools such as Windows Movie Maker, adding music and record presentations and PSA as a group or as an individual.
TOP FEATURES
Step-by-step Prezi Guide (Lesson Plans)
Technical Support
WHAT FACILITATORS AND STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
“Students told us they learned a lot about climate change and how it directly affects them. They felt inspired to make changes to their routines and personal habits—particularly relating to plastics and water.”
– IDEAS Climate Change Facilitator
“I learned so much about climate change and had very engaging experiences through creating presentations and the final video project.”
— IDEAS Climate Change Student
HIGHLIGHTS OF STUDENTS PROJECTS
Youth team presented their project under Climate Change module during annual Symposium. Industry partners and experts gave students feedback for their projects. We are so proud of our young people!